Dometius of Byzantium

Dometius (Greek: Δομέτιος; ? – 284) was bishop of Byzantium from about 272 to about 284.

Dometius of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed272
Term ended284
Personal details
DenominationEarly Christianity

He was a brother of the Roman Emperor Probus. He converted to Christianity, and entered the clergy when he was baptised by the bishop of Byzantium Titus, whom he succeeded.

He had two sons, Probus and Metrophanes, who later became bishops of the same city.

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